Reviewed by: Dan
I couldn't see the drift ice.
Lunch was disappointing. Previously, there was a large souvenir facility that served salmon chan-chan-yaki.
流氷が見れなかった。
昼飯がしょぼかった。以前は、大きな土産物施設でシャケのちゃんちゃん焼きだった。
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| Packages: | 2025年冬プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/14 |
Reviewed by: hare
The weather forecast for the day showed a southwest wind. My worries were confirmed! Still, once we headed out to sea, we were able to see everything clearly. Thank you so much, it was really great!
当日の天気予報を見たら南西の風になっていました。私の不安が的中!それでも沖に出ると、まとまって見ることが出来ました。本当にありがとう良かったです
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| Packages: | 2025年冬プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/04 |
Reviewed by: 3939lv3v
From a distance, I was able to see the spouts and diving scenes of two sperm whales, and I spotted a pod of dolphins about three to four times! The captain and crew kindly provided directions and locations, and due to the strong waves, they also alerted us to the water splashes and guided us inside the boat, allowing for good observation.
I participated in a tour in late September, but it was quite cold, possibly due to the weather not being very good, so I recommend bringing a down jacket or similar. I brought binoculars, but since the whales kept surfacing and diving, I found it difficult to focus, so I felt it was okay not to have them.
I definitely want to visit during the summer season to see orcas!
遠目ではありましたが、2匹のマッコウクジラの潮吹きや水中に潜るシーン、3〜4回ほどイシイルカの群れを見ることができました!船長さんや船員さんが丁寧に方向や位置を教えてくださったり、波が強かったため水飛沫の注意喚起や船内へのご案内等行ってくださり、よく観察することができました。
9月下旬のツアー参加でしたが、お天気もあまり良くなったからか寒かったためダウンなどもっていくことをおすすめします。双眼鏡は持参しましたが、海面に出てきたり、海に潜ったり等繰り返すため、焦点を定めるのが難しかったので無くても大丈夫だと感じました。
ぜひ夏のシーズンに訪れてシャチも見てみたいと感じました!
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| Packages: | クジラ・イルカ・バードウォッチング |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/22 |
Reviewed by: CHUCK
I was worried about the impact of the typhoon, but despite some waves, the boat set sail safely. Before long, the Risso's dolphin showed up. However, they didn't swim alongside the boat or jump out of the water (apparently, they are not the type of dolphins that perform such flashy displays); they only briefly showed their upper bodies while swimming through the water. It was quite difficult to take photos due to the boat rocking and their fast swimming. After a while, the Risso's dolphins disappeared, and I occasionally felt the size and proximity of Kunashir Island, which appeared hazy in the distance, while standing in the boat with no seat until we returned to port. I'm really disappointed that I couldn't see the sperm whale I was hoping for.
台風の影響が心配でしたが、波はややあるものの船は無事出航。間もなくイシイルカが姿を見せてくれました。といっても船と一緒に泳いでくれるとか、水面からジャンプするということはなく(そんな派手なパフォーマンスをするイルカではないそうです)、海水を切って泳ぐ際、上半身を一瞬見せるだけです。船が揺れるのと、泳ぎが速いので写真を撮るのも至難の業です。しばらくするとイシイルカの姿もなくなり、霞がかかって見える国後島の大きさと近さを時折感じながら、座る席もなく帰港まで船内に立ち尽すのみでした。期待していたマッコウクジラが見れなくて本当に残念です。
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| Packages: | クジラ・イルカ・バードウォッチング |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/12 |
Reviewed by: TAC
Unfortunately, it was a foggy and cloudy day, and even when we got close to the border with Russia, nothing appeared! I thought today might be a bust. For about an hour after departure, I dozed off inside the boat. Just as we were about to turn back, a boat that had left earlier spotted a whale, and on the way there, we also saw dolphins. We were super lucky to see both whales before they dove down! They say once they dive, they won't come back up for 40 minutes. After that, a staff member on the upper deck spotted a pod of orcas two miles away! In the end, we were able to see dolphins, whales, and orcas, including a mother and her calf. I'm so grateful to the captain and all the staff. All the staff were young women and very cheerful!
あいにくの霧と曇りの日で、ロシアとの国境の近くまで行っても何も現れず!で今日は駄目かなと思いました。
出港から約一時間は船内でウトウトしていました。
戻ろうとした時に先に出港した船がクジラを発見、その場に向かう途中イルカも見えました。
クジラは2頭で潜ってしまう前に2頭とも見ることができ、超ラッキー!!
一度潜ってしまったら40分は上がってこないそうです。
その後上部甲板で見張っていたスタッフが2マイル先にシャチの群れを発見!
最後にシャチの群れ、親子もいました。
何んとイルカ、クジラ、シャチの全てを見ることができ、船長とスタッフの皆様に感謝です。
スタッフは全員若い女性で明るかったです(^^♪
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| Packages: | クジラ・イルカ・バードウォッチング |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/30 |
Reviewed by: 大仏君
**What I Liked:**
- It was a large, new ship!
- Although I couldn't see the whale's body clearly, I was able to see its back and watch it spouting water near the surface several times. I also saw a pod of dolphins.
- Actually, what I was most looking forward to was seeing Kunashiri Island in the Northern Territories, so it was very moving to be able to see the long silhouette of the island even though it was cloudy.
- The staff kindly encouraged those suffering from seasickness to move to the back of the first floor where there was less motion, and they provided tissues, plastic bags, and wet wipes.
**What Was Disappointing:**
- On the day of the trip, the waves were high and the ship rocked quite a bit. Despite taking motion sickness medication, my child got seasick and was down within an hour. I had to accompany them to care for them. This varies from person to person and isn't an issue with the tour company.
The ship we were on was relatively large, so the rocking might not have been too bad compared to smaller vessels.
However, when you do get seasick, it becomes difficult to get off the ship, turning the time into a painful experience, so I think it's best for those who are prone to seasickness to take proper precautions.
❮良かった所❯
・大きい新しい船だった!
・クジラの胴体ははっきり見えませんでしたが、背中と、海面近くで潮を吹いているのを何度も見られました。イルカの群れも見ました。
・実は私が一番期待していたのは、北方領土の国後島を見ることでしたので、曇っていながら長い島陰を見ることができ、感慨深かったです。
・船酔いで苦しんでいる方に、スタッフの方々が揺れの少ない一階後方へ移動するよう声かけして下さり、ティッシュやビニール袋、ウエットティッシュなどを提供して下さったこと。
❮残念だったこと❯
・当日は波が高くかなり船が揺れ、酔い止めを飲んでいたにもかかわらず、子どもが船酔いで一時間もしないうちにダウン。親も途中から看病に付き添いました。これは個人差があり、ツアー会社の問題ではありませんね。
今回乗った船は大きめの船だったので、まだ揺れはましな方だったのでは?
でも、船酔いになると、降りるに降りられず、辛いだけの時間になってしまうので、弱い方はしっかり対策されるのが良いと思います。
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| Packages: | クジラ・イルカ・バードウォッチング |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/09/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/09/21 |
Reviewed by: 名古屋のとある大学生
Due to scheduling constraints, I could only enjoy one day, so I joined this tour. Fortunately, it was the last day of the season, which was really great.
Additionally, the guide's explanations were clear, allowing me to gain a deeper understanding of Abashiri.
On the icebreaker ship, I was able to enjoy the drifting ice. It's best to view it from the deck, but it can be cold, so appropriate clothing is necessary. I was able to see animals like eagles and seagulls, but unfortunately, I couldn't see any seals.
Abashiri Prison has facilities scattered around, and since you spend a lot of time outside, it's best to wear warm clothing. With limited time, it's important to focus on the key points.
At the Drift Ice Museum, I was glad to see animals that live in the drifting ice, like the clione. There were displays of drifting ice, and it was nice to touch them, but since I had already seen them on the icebreaker, it wasn't as impressive. There was an observation deck, but unfortunately, the weather was bad.
For lunch, I had to choose when I got on the bus in the morning, and the options were Zangi rice bowl and ramen. There was a souvenir shop on the first floor, and after finishing my meal, I could take my time looking at souvenirs and seafood like crabs. There were also souvenirs from the Drift Ice Museum and Abashiri Prison, but they were a bit limited. I purchased some local sake and beer from Abashiri.
After that, I went to the Drift Ice Special Railway and Cape Notoro, but the weather was bad, and I couldn't enjoy the scenery. There's nothing that can be done about that.
I felt a bit rushed for time, but I was able to efficiently enjoy Abashiri in one day.
日程の都合上、1日しか楽しむことができなかったので、このツアーに参加した。幸運にも、今シーズンの最終日だったので、本当に良かった。
また、ガイドさんの説明もわかりやすく、網走を深く知ることができた。
砕氷船では流氷を楽しむことができた。甲板上から見るのが良いが、寒いのでそれなりの格好が必要だ。ワシやカモメなどの動物を見ることができた。残念ながら、アザラシを見ることはできなかった。
網走刑務所は施設が点在し、外に出ることが多いので防寒具はしっかりと着た方がいい。時間があまりないので、要点を抑えてみる必要がある。
流氷館はクリオネなどの流氷に住む動物を見ることができたのは良かった。流氷が展示してあり、実際に触れるのは良かったが、砕氷船ですでにみていたので、そこまで感動はなかった。展望台があったが、あいにく、天気が悪かった。
昼ご飯は朝、バスに乗った時点で選ぶ必要があり、内容はザンギ丼、ラーメンであった。
ここはお土産屋さんが1階にあり、食べ終わったら、じっくりとお土産やカニなどの海鮮を見ることができた。流氷館、網走刑務所のお土産もあったが、少し少なかった。ここでは網走の日本酒とビールを購入した。
その後に流氷特別鉄道と能取岬に行ったが、天気が悪く、景色は楽しめなかった。こればかりは仕方がない。
少し時間に追われている感じもしたが、一日で効率よく網走を楽しむことができた。
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| Packages: | 2025年冬プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/01 |
Reviewed by: クリオネン
The visiting hours at Abashiri Prison are not enough at all. I couldn't visit all the facilities. I had to wait 30 minutes for the train at Kitahama Station in the cold winter, and I was freezing.
網走監獄見学時間がぜんぜん足りません。施設を全ては回れません。
寒い冬の北浜駅で電車の待ち時間が30分、凍えます。
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| Packages: | 2025年冬プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/22 |
Reviewed by: walabm
I participated because I could tour the sightseeing spots in Abashiri. On the day of the tour, we couldn't ride the icebreaker due to strong winds, but we received shopping vouchers at a nearby roadside station, allowing us to shop leisurely. After that, we moved according to the itinerary and enjoyed sightseeing and gourmet experiences. The time we had at the Abashiri Prison was shorter than expected (about 40 minutes), so if you take your time, you might not be able to see everything (which is a downside). The view of the sea ice at Cape Notoro, our last stop, was breathtaking.
Since the sightseeing spots are far from Abashiri Station, you need to consider using buses for transportation. However, there are only about two buses per hour, which limits your freedom (it seems there are no buses to Cape Notoro). Considering this, I think this tour, which allows you to visit all the spots by bus and return to the center of Abashiri, is convenient.
網走の観光場所を巡れるということで、参加しました。
当日は強風で砕氷船に乗れませんでしたが、近くの道の駅でお買い物できる券を頂き、ゆっくりと買い物することができました。その後は、行程表通りに移動し、観光やグルメを堪能しました。網走刑務所での観光時間が思ったより短かった(40分くらいでした)ため、ゆっくり見ているとすべてを見て周れないかもしれません(そこがマイナス評価)。最後に訪れた能取岬で一面の流氷を見たときは圧巻でした。
観光する場所は、網走駅から歩くには遠いため、バスなどを使用した移動を考える必要があります。ただ、本数は1時間に2本くらいであまり自由がききません(能取岬はバスがないらしい)。そう考えれば、すべてバスで巡り、網走中心街まで戻れるこのツアーは、便利だと思います。
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| Packages: | 2025年冬プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/10 |
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Thank you very much for participating despite the high waves the other day. We also appreciate your kind words about our staff. Since some guests may experience seasickness depending on the sea conditions, we will continue to strive to provide guidance that allows everyone to enjoy their experience. We look forward to your next boarding!
先日は波が高い中、ご参加頂き誠にありがとうございました。スタッフへのお褒めのお言葉もありがとうございます。海の状況によっては船酔いされる方もいらっしゃいますので、今後も引き続き、皆様に楽しんで頂けるような案内を心掛けて対応してまいります。またのご乗船をお待ちしております!